Aviation Medical Examiner and Physiological Training Course: This course has two levels: Basic and Advanced. The total duration is 4-5 weeks. The training provided within the scope of the course includes academic training, practical training, flights, and field trips.

AMEs (Aviation Medical Examiners) authorized to conduct Class 1 aviation medical examinations are required to undergo refresher training once a year, while AMEs with Class 2 authorization and Authorized Physicians must undergo refresher training twice during their authorization period. This training must be accepted by the Directorate General in the field of aviation medicine. Medical doctors who have completed specialty training in the Department/Department of Aerospace Medicine of a medical faculty and obtained the title of "Specialist in Aerospace Medicine" are considered to have received aviation medicine training without needing additional training. Specialists in Aerospace Medicine are not required to take refresher training.

Aviaiton Medical Examiner Refresher Training is provided to physicians who have previously taken the "Flight Doctor Course" and hold a "Flight Doctor Course Certificate" as determined by the SHGM Aeromedical Section. According to GM1 MED.D.030 Refresher training in aviation medicine, national or international scientific meetings, congresses, and flight deck experiences accredited by the Directorate General are considered part of refresher training.

Workshops, meetings, and congresses that are equivalent to AME Refresher Training are announced on our website.

AMEs authorized by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation may work in authorized health institutions or organizations. They conduct aviation medical examinations within the region and for the class authorized by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. An AME must conduct at least 10 aviation medical examinations annually within a calendar year of authorization.

Authorized Aviation Medical Centers: These are units established within public/private institutions, organizations, or health enterprises belonging to real or legal entities that have been authorized by the Directorate General to conduct health examinations and evaluations of aviation personnel. They provide opinions and decisions based on scientific evidence, studies, and statistical research in accordance with national and international regulations on the health of aviation personnel and passengers transported by air. They share the aviation medical examinations conducted with the licensing authority. In addition to the oversight of our Directorate General, Aviation Medical Centers are subject to ICAO and EASA standardization inspections.

1. Application and Authorization Information
2. Process
3. Authorized Aviation Medical Centers
4. Appeals and Control Application Centers
5. Click Here for Contact Information of Aviation Medical Centers
6. Inspection Plan for Aviation Medical Centers
7. Flight Crew Organization Requirements Instruction SHT-ORA
8. AMC&GM Part ORA (SHT-ORA)
9. Authorization of Aviation Medical Center (AeMC)

Authorized Aviation Medical Examiner (AME): This title is given to physicians authorized by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation to issue reports and health certificates on the fitness of pilots, flight engineers, cabin crew members, ground flight personnel, and air traffic controllers to perform flight duties following initial and periodic health examinations conducted according to national and international standards. Physicians wishing to obtain the title of Flight Doctor must successfully complete the Flight Doctor and Physiological Training Course provided by the Aviation Medicine Training Institution - Flight Health Research and Training Center, authorized by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. Authorized Flight Doctors can work in health institutions or organizations authorized by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. They conduct flight examinations in the region and for the class for which they have been authorized by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.

Designated Medical Examiner (DME): This refers to medical doctors authorized by the Directorate General to conduct health examinations and issue health certificates for pilot candidates or license holders who wish to engage in aviation activities under the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems Instruction (SHT-IHA) dated 22/02/2016 and SHY-6C for amateur aviation activities. DMEs can also perform OHMP (Occupational Health Medical Practitioner) and GMP (General Medical Practitioner) duties if deemed necessary by the Directorate General. These doctors must have received valid training in aviation medicine.

Authorization, Curriculum, and Procedures for Flight Doctors and Designated Medical Examiners
Authorized Aviation Medical Examiners

Air Traffic Controller (ATCo): Air Traffic Controllers are a professional group responsible for managing all stages of an aircraft's flight from one point to another, primarily ensuring safety. In other words, they ensure the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic in the air and at airports.

Air Traffic Controllers communicate advice, information, and instructions to pilots via radio, working with numerous support units and taking advantage of technological innovations. They provide air traffic control services to dozens of aircraft in their control area simultaneously, ensuring safe and orderly flights and timely takeoffs and landings.

The duties of air traffic controllers vary depending on whether they work as area, approach, or aerodrome controllers, but their main tasks include:

• Maintaining radio and/or radar contact with aircraft.
• Directing the movement of aircraft along airways or at airports.
• Issuing instructions for aircraft to climb or descend and assigning final cruising levels.
• Providing aircraft with weather information.
• Ensuring minimum separation distances between aircraft.
• Managing unexpected situations, emergencies, and non-scheduled traffic.
• Controlling movements to and from the runway.
• Directing ground movements of aircraft around the terminal.
• Managing ground movements of vehicles around the airport.

Pilot: A pilot is a person who operates and controls an aircraft, either as a hobby, privately, or professionally. Before obtaining pilot licenses for commercial or private purposes, individuals must obtain Health Certificates appropriate to their class. In Turkey, the health standards for flight personnel are determined by the Aviation Health Instruction (SHT-MED) and ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) Annex 1.

Cabin Crew Member: A cabin crew member, also referred to as a “flight attendant” or “cabin attendant,” is responsible for implementing necessary safety and security measures and ensuring passenger comfort on aircraft engaged in passenger transport. According to the Aviation Health Instruction (SHT-MED) and the Aviation Examinations, Health Certificates, and Health Examination Report Procedures – Appendix 1 circular, they are required to undergo medical examinations at Authorized Aviation Medical Centers before starting employment and every five years thereafter.